The Taliban has taken over Pakistan and many Christians are fearing for their lives. With all the violence and threats, many have to decide if they will hide or flee.

A question which you may have asked is, “What did Jesus tell his followers to do when they were persecuted?”

In The Book, Jesus told His disciples, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Christians are told to love the people who persecute them and to even pray for them. Why does God want them to do this? It is because they must imitate Jesus. When Jesus was being crucified, He prayed to God asking Him to forgive the people who crucified Him. In the same way, Christians today are praying for the Taliban and other people who are persecuting them that God would forgive them and that they would come to know Jesus and be saved.

God also loves His enemies. Many times He is kind to those who do evil in this world. It would be right for Him to kill them immediately because of their sins, but He is giving them time to repent. He wants all people everywhere to believe in Jesus and be saved. Will you listen to His call?

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